Education Tuscaloosa City Board of Education votes to sue state over online sales tax Alabama's 8 percent online sales tax has no earmarking for local school systems. Jacob Holmes2 days ago
Congress Rep. Sewell to host 14th Annual Job Fair in Tuscaloosa Sewell’s annual job fair is her largest constituent event of the year. This year, it will feature employers from at least 10 industries. StaffJuly 1, 2025
Municipal elections Joe Eatmon unseats incumbent Matthew Wilson in Tuscaloosa runoff Political newcomer Joe Eatmon handily beat incumbent Matthew Wilson in the District 1 runoff, receiving 582 votes to Wilson’s 407. Chance PhillipsApril 2, 2025
Municipal elections Incumbents rout challengers in Tuscaloosa elections Unofficial results suggest only one race will proceed to a runoff as most incumbents ran unopposed or won handily. Chance PhillipsMarch 5, 2025
Elections Tuscaloosa’s District 1 City Council race heats up The three-way race will almost certainly be one of the most interesting and possibly competitive elections in Tuscaloosa this year. Chance PhillipsJanuary 24, 2025
Economy Workers overwhelmingly vote to unionize at Tuscaloosa chemical plant Sixteen of 19 workers at the Gaylord Chemical facility in Tuscaloosa voted to join the International Chemical Workers Union. Chance PhillipsJanuary 10, 2025
Local news Tuscaloosa Salvation Army struggles to meet fundraising goal The organization has been struggling to meet its annual Red Kettle Campaign fundraiser goal. Alex JobinDecember 19, 2024
Opinion Opinion | Alabama Fire College trains our state’s best A big reason why first responders in Alabama are the best in the country is because of the Alabama Fire College. Sen. Gerald AllenNovember 15, 2024
News State, industry leaders highlight AMP Center and its impact on Alabama’s EV industry The center works to support Alabama’s automotive industry through research and innovation in the electric vehicle space. StaffAugust 27, 2024
Legislature Democratic state politicians reflect on legislative session at Tuscaloosa town hall State Reps. England, Travis, and McCampbell and Sen. Singleton discussed the failed gambling bill, IVF, and school funding with voters. Chance PhillipsJune 25, 2024